A Peak District holiday that won't cost the Earth

Custom

We offer a warm welcome to all guests arriving at Top Eccles Farm Eco Barn. If you have any specific needs you would like us to be aware of please contact us before arrival.

Change over details

Our change over day is typically Saturday. You can enter the property from 3pm. We are happy to welcome guests for short breaks outside of peak season. Leave by 10am on day of departure.

Arrival and Car Parking

If you are arriving by car we have a secure car park with space for 2 cars half way up the driveway. The barn is across the yard from the main farmhouse and we are happy for you to park outside the eco barn to unload/load. We are of course happy to assist with luggage if required. The barn has external low level external lighting which is comes on at dusk. There are also 2 low level lamps up the driveway. There is an external light for the sun terrace just inside the back door.

Public Transport

There is a train station at Whaley Bridge with services to Manchester and Buxton. Chinley has regular services to and from Manchester and Sheffield/Chesterfield. There is a regular bus service to and from Manchester airport which stops at the bottom of the lane.

Layout

The barns main living areas are on two levels, with the entrance/kitchen areas on one and up a small step the dining/lounge and access to the backdoor on another. The floor surface downstairs is riven slate. There is one twin bedroom with an ensuite shower room, basin and WC at the top of the stairs and off the lower landing up another step to the upper landing there is a doublle room with ensuite shower, basin and WC.

Outdoor access

Additional Information

Mobile phone service is good in the barn and outside

Wi Fi is available at no cost

We operate a no smoking policy throughout all parts of the barn.

Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are fitted throughout the barn

Guide Dogs are welcomed.

Highlights

Detached 2 bedroom eco barn conversion

1 kingsize bed and 2 singles both ensuite shower rooms

Outstanding views across the Blackwater valley and Goyt valley beyond

Alpacas and chickens

Wi Fi

Wood pellet stove and underfloor heating

Private sun terrace and kitchen garden

Secure bike storage and outside tap

Pick your own organic fruit, veg and herbs from the kitchen garden

Walks from the door

Great Peak District locations to explore

Alpaca Yarn available

Location

Guest Comments

Beautiful cottage. Everything needed and so much more. Beautiful views, wonderful area, welcoming hosts. Could not have wanted for more. Thanks so much - hope for another visit before long.
— Stevie & Julie Black; Alan and Maureen Hunter, 12 Sep 2016